Healthcare Security Officer: Patient Safety & Access

Securitas, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Anthem)

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Uniforms

Paid Training

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

EAP

Job summary

Securitas Security Services is hiring a Public Safety Officer at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. The role involves maintaining a safe environment through continuous monitoring, access control, and incident response while providing courteous service to staff and visitors.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year security or related experience preferred, and the ability to speak and write English. Salary is $24.45 per hour with enhanced benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent observational and de-escalation skills; able to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communicator; capable of working closely with both clinical and security teams.
• Committed to ethical practices and following all safety protocols, always maintaining a safe and respectful approach.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring: Maintain uninterrupted observation of assigned patients to ensure a safe environment.
• Access Control: Regulate access to patient care areas, screening visitors and belongings for hazards.
• Safety Assurance: Remove potentially harmful objects and maintain a secure setting for patients under extended care.
• Behavior Monitoring: Stay alert to patient behaviors, especially during late-night or low-activity periods.
• Staff Protection: Support and protect medical staff in situations where a patient poses risk to themselves or others.
• Compliance: Adhere to company and client policies and report incidents.
• Communication & Collaboration: Notify clinical staff and management of escalations; assist with restraints only as a last resort.
• Customer Service: Provide courteous, respectful interactions with employees, patients, and visitors.
• Monitoring & Patrols: Conduct foot or vehicle patrols to identify hazards and violations.
• Incident Response: Protect evidence and respond to incidents following procedures.
• Reporting: Prepare logs and reports with clear grammar and professional standards.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure property removal complies with policies and direct disturbances to leave.
• Additional Duties: Perform other security-related tasks as required.

Skills

Observational skills

De-escalation

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Securitas Security Services is hiring a Public Safety Officer at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. The role involves maintaining a safe environment through continuous monitoring, access control, and incident response while providing courteous service to staff and visitors.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year security or related experience preferred, and the ability to speak and write English. Salary is $24.45 per hour with enhanced benefits offered.